Marc Anthony teams up with Chayanne and Marco A. Solis for the tour Giagantes at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont on Sunday, Aug. 19.

Video: Video: Suburban Weekend

By Scott Morgan and Laura Stewart

Soaring highThe Chicago Air & Water Show, one of the most exhilarating free shows of the year, takes flight over North Avenue Beach this weekend. This year's headliners include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Army Parachute Team The Golden Knights and the Navy Parachute Team The Leap Frogs. Civilian aircraft performers are the returning Aeroshell Aerobatics Team and the Lima Lima Flight Crew. Public transportation is recommended, but there will be parking at Millennium Garages at 5 S. Columbus Drive; Grant Park North Garage at 25 N. Michigan Ave.; and Grant Park South Garage at 325 S. Michigan Ave. Visit choosechicago.com. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18-19

Flying high at the Sand BarCatch the Chicago Air & Water show from the best seat in the house -- the Sand Bar Beer Garden, a pop-up beer garden with unlimited food and drink located at the northeast corner of the North Avenue Beach Boat House. The beer garden will be serving Miller Lite, Coors Light, Goose Island 312 and sangria. Eats include barbecue chicken breasts, burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, salads, chips and fruit. Tickets for Friday cost $60, and Saturday and Sunday cost $75. To buy tickets, see castawayschicago.com/sandbar. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 17-19

Franklin exposedSteel Beam Theatre presents a limited run of "Born British, Died American," a play examining the life and contributions of Benjamin Franklin. See it at 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. $20. (630) 587-8521 or steelbeamtheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17-18, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19

'The Merchant of Venice'This weekend is your last chance to catch First Folio Theatre's production of "The Merchant of Venice" at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Shakespeare's classic problem play focuses on a money lender who demands an unusual and revengeful form of payment. $20-$37. (630) 986-8067 or firstfolio.org. 8:15 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 17-19

Fine art and wine in Long GroveMore than 120 artists will display and sell paintings, photographs, sculptures, jewelry and more at the Long Grove Fine Art & Wine Festival, at Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coffin roads, Long Grove. Artists will create one-of-a-kind pieces for commissions. Don't miss the wine tasting, live music and food. Free admission. Free parking at Stempel Parking Lot. (847) 634-0888 or longgroveonline.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18-19

Be like Mark TwainBuild a model raft, whitewash a fence and participate in other activities to learn about Mark Twain's America at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Activities included with admission of $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 youth 4-12, free for Naperville residents, members and children 3 and younger. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19

Million at 30Cheer on the jockeys and horses at the 30th running of the Arlington Million this Saturday at Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. $16-$105. (847) 870-7223 or arlingtonpark.com. 12:25 p.m. post time Saturday, Aug. 18

Jammin' in AuroraHead out to Aurora Saturday to see Charlie Daniels Band headline at 8:30 p.m. at the Jam on the Fox fest at North River Street Park, River Street between Cedar and New York streets. Other performers include Red Woody at 2:30 p.m., Heartsfield at 4:30 p.m. and The Georgia Satellite at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $5, free for children 12 and younger. (630) 896-6666 or downtownaliveaurora.com. 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18

Up all nightBring your flashlight for the 36th Annual All-Nite Flea Market at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton. Shop throughout the night for a wide variety of antiques and collectibles. Other highlights include celebrity appearances, including actor Butch Patrick, who played Eddie Munster on television's "The Munsters." Admission is $7. Visit zurkopromotions.com. 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, to 4 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 19

Memory laneFans of rock from the 1960s and 1970s should not miss Back to Woodstock, a concert featuring original members of Big Brother & the Holding Company, the band that backed the late Janis Joplin. Acclaimed rock/blues singer Lynn Asher will deliver lead vocals. See them at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tickets start at $19. Go to oshows.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18

A voice legendAfter making waves last year with his famed "Duets II" album and in anticipation of a "Viva Duets" album this year, living legend-singer Tony Bennett returns again this Saturday to the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $28-$33 lawn tickets, $91 pavilion. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18

Celebrating JapanLearn about the culture of Japan at the Malott Japanese Garden Summer Festival at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. The festival includes a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, storytelling, a drum performance and harp music form the Chicago Koto Group. Kids' crafts include making Japanese kites and origami paper lantern boats. Admission to the garden is free. Parking is $20 per car. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19

In a pickleLearn how pioneer families kept themselves fed, thanks to the process of pickling, at the Pickle Palooza event at the Durant House Museum, at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W370 Dean St., St. Charles. Museum staff and docents provide background, and guests can sample a variety of pickled fare. $2 for adults, and $1 for children. (630) 377-6424 or ppfv.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19

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